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Bob, Jim, and Kathy pedaled slowly up the hill. They could see the schoolhouse just at the crest of the hill. The sight seemed to make them pedal even slower. On the way, they passed many students. Some they played with every day, but others they had not seen since the last day of school.

Finally, Bob, Jim, and Kathy got to the schoolyard. They parked their bikes and locked them. They didn't have any books to carry into school yet. But, they would be bringing books home. Teachers always give out the books right away. A mean teacher might even give you homework immediately. Ugh!

Josh woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and it was hot. His dad told him the day was perfect and and to get ready for a fun day. Josh grabbed a towel and they left the house.

Where do you think Josh and his dad are going?

To Grandma's house

To the local pool

To the zoo

To school

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Why don't people make up myths about a solar eclipse today?

They have heard too many myths.

They know why a solar eclipse occurs.

They accept the myths of ancient cultures.

They are less creative than ancient people.

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Which statement about the brain would the author of the article agree with?

Some people are missing the Werinicke's area.

There are other, lesser known lobes of the brain.

Each part of the brain has an important role to play.

The occipital lobe is the most important part of the brain.

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What parts of the brain are you using if you are trying to decide whether to wear a red shirt or a blue shirt?

frontal lobe

parietal lobe

occipital lobe

temporal lobe

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To make an educated guess, based on clues; come to a conclusion, based on facts you have been given is to .

Mrs. Johnson works at a bakery. She is a nice, but elderly lady, who really needs to retire from the bakery. One Monday afternoon Robert went to the bakery after school to order a cake for his mom's wedding. Robert needed the cake on Thursday afternoon by 3:00 P. M. Mrs. Johnson said she would have it ready for him. On Tuesday she started making the cake but she put too much flour in the cake and it rose up too much in the middle. Mrs. Johnson started over making the cake. This time she put too much sugar in the cake and it cracked right down the middle. Finally, by Thursday morning, Mrs. Johnson had the cake ready to decorate. As she was picking it up to place it on the table where she decorated her cakes, she almost dropped it on the floor.

What do you think was the cause of Mrs. Johnson having so much trouble with the cake?

Mrs. Johnson was really too old to still be working in the bakery.

The weather was making the dough separate.

Robert did not order the cake early enough.

Mr. Johnson had trouble with the cake.

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is what you already know about something, which can be applied to what you read.

Stage directions

Context clues

Prior knowledge

Plot lines

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At the end of the story, Johnnie's father says, "I understand that you did not forget the poor to-day. Eh, my son?"

In an article about healthy eating, the author offers the following tip:

Start by finding ways to make the foods you enjoy healthier.

If you like to eat cake, top a plain cake with whipped cream and fresh fruit instead of icing. Eat a miniature candy bar instead of a full size candy bar. Order a pizza loaded with mushrooms and other vegetables instead of pepperoni and sausage. Try frozen yogurt instead of regular ice cream.

Once upon a time, dogs used to bury their bones to help keep them safe from other animals. Even though most dogs have plenty of food to eat today, their instincts still tell them to bury their bones and favorite toys.

Based on the passage above, why do dogs today still hide their bones and toys?

Julio and his father had been looking forward to their fishing trip for weeks. They didn't take much food with them on the trip. When they started fishing they were quickly approached by a forest ranger. He asked Julio's father if he had a fishing license. Julio's father reached into his wallet and suddenly got a terrified look on his face. Julio was disappointed that night as he ate dinner.

Why did Julio and his father not take much food with them on the trip?

When Nellie Bly first started working for the The Pittsburgh Dispatch, she wanted to be an investigative reporter and write pieces about how hard life was for female factory workers. However, since women were not taken seriously as writers, she often had to write articles about fashion, gardening and other typically female things. Instead of working with the newspaper, Nellie Bly headed to Mexico and did her own investigative reporting on the lives of Mexicans.

Which sentence from the passage shows that Nelly Bly was not happy with her job at The Pittsburgh Dispatch?

When Nellie Bly first started working for the The Pittsburgh Dispatch, she wanted to be an investigative reporter and write pieces about how hard life was for female factory workers.

However, since women were not taken seriously as writers, she often had to write articles about fashion, gardening and other typically female things.

Instead of working with the newspaper, Nellie Bly headed to Mexico and did her own investigative reporting on the lives of Mexicans.

In an article about healthy eating, the author offers the following tip:

Remember that drinks add calories too.

Instead of filling up on calorie-filled drinks, save your calories for other foods you enjoy. Water has zero calories and will help quench your thirst. Milk gives you calcium to help your bones grow stronger.

Another thing you could do to follow the author's advice is to choose a low-calorie or diet soda instead of a full-calorie soda.

Annie could hear the music playing over the loud speaker in the mall. She and her mother were shopping for a present for her father. Annie could see a big line in the center of the mall. She wondered what all the people were waiting for. She then heard a jolly "HO! HO! HO!" from the center of the crowd and she quickly realized what the people were waiting on. As Annie and her mother walked through the mall, she noticed that the store windows were decorated with green, white, and red decorations.

Which of the following is a conclusion that could be made from the story?

Annie and her mother were shopping for a birthday present for Annie's father.